Assistant Parts Manager

Penske Automotive Group • Annapolis, MD

12d

About The Position

Land Rover Annapolis, a Penske Automotive Group affiliate, is looking for an experienced Assistant Parts Manager to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences. JOIN OUR TEAM At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team. Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. As Assistant Parts Manager, you will assist the Parts Manager in meeting the established goals for profit and return through wholesale and retail sales of parts.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a stable verifiable work history with inventory control, strong leadership skills, and superior customer service.
• Previous automotive parts experience is required and leadership experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail and controlling inventory are key to success in this role.
• High school diploma or the equivalent and five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the service drive or at an auto parts retailer or wholesaler.
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard practices
• Ability to interact well with others and be a positive influence on the morale of the department, dealership, and organization

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in the service drive or at an auto parts retailer or wholesaler.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• ASE Certification preferred but not required
• i-Car Certification preferred but not required
• Specific manufacturer's certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist the Parts Manager in meeting the established goals for profit and return through wholesale and retail sales of parts.
• Ensure our customers have a world-class experience at every step along their journey.
• Clearly and effectively communicate information to dealership personnel as well as a non-technical audience as required.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for stocking, inventory control, and customer service, and understand and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations that affect the parts department.
• Effectively assist in the hiring of personnel required to meet departmental and organizational goals
• Supervise employees, including recommending discipline and terminations of personnel to meet departmental and organizational goals
• Effectively lead a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals
• Demonstrate proper techniques for stocking, inventory control, customer service, and associated duties in accordance with generally accepted standards and company policy
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect parts department including but not limited to hazardous waste disposal, emergency response, safe driving, and OSHA Right-to-Know
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly by all employees in the parts department
• Facilitate and/or conduct technical training

Benefits

• Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
• Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED